GOP Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall attended the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump in Manhattan and predicted a “really bad day” for the prosecution’s star witness, Michael Cohen. Marshall supported Trump and called the trial a “sham of a prosecution.” Cohen, who was Trump’s ex-lawyer and self-proclaimed “fixer,” testified extensively on Monday and faced cross-examination on Tuesday. Marshall expected Cohen to struggle during cross-examination, suggesting that his testimony was designed to hurt Trump rather than provide truth.
Marshall believed that the best resolution to the case would be an acquittal. He argued that the prosecution had failed to prove that Trump had committed any criminal offenses, such as falsifying business records. Marshall was critical of the prosecution’s focus on the negotiations with Stormy Daniels’ lawyers, stating that it did not prove that Trump was aware of false entries in the records. He also pointed out that there was still no direct link connecting Trump to the alleged offenses, despite Cohen being the star witness for the prosecution.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg charged Trump with falsifying business records related to a payment made to Stormy Daniels. Trump has pleaded not guilty to all charges and continues to deny any wrongdoing. The basis for Bragg’s indictment was the payments made by Trump to Cohen, which Bragg argues were reimbursements for the hush money payment to Daniels. However, Trump’s defense team maintains that the payments to Cohen were legal and not related to any criminal activity.
Marshall criticized Bragg’s case against Trump, describing it as an “affront” to the role of state prosecutors. He emphasized the importance of upholding the justice system and expressed concern about the motivations behind the prosecution. Bragg’s office did not respond to requests for comment on the trial. Marshall remained steadfast in his support for Trump and his belief that the former president was innocent of the charges brought against him. He continued to assert that the prosecution’s case lacked sufficient evidence to prove Trump’s guilt.
Despite ongoing testimony and cross-examination in the trial, Marshall maintained his skepticism about the prosecution’s case against Trump. He pointed out the lack of a direct link between Trump and the alleged criminal offenses, questioning the validity of the charges brought by Bragg. Marshall’s presence at the trial signaled his support for Trump and his belief in the former president’s innocence. As the trial continued, Marshall remained vigilant in his criticism of the prosecution’s case and continued to advocate for Trump’s acquittal.
